2B = THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SPORTS IN BRIEF
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2002
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (March 6).
Never a dull moment this year, that's for sure. Your universe is changing every day. Luckily, you are adaptable. Although you'll encounter all sorts of new opportunities, the romance that works best is tried and true. Your luck is best in a game you've played for years, not in a new venture.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 7
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 7.
Can you get away for alfalfa? Take a walk on your lunch break? See something different for a change? If you don't forget a promise you've made, you should be able to get away with it.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 6.
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Don't let concerns about career advancement or money keep you from listening. A friend could use some of your practical advice. Give it freely. It'll do you good, too.
Gemini (May21-June21). Today is a 6
Be patient with an emotional person, especially if he or she outranks you. Of course, he or she is being ridiculous, but ridiculing this person would be a big mistake.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Todav is a 7.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is a 7.
You'll have no trouble thinking of things you'd
rather do than work. The problem, obviously, is
that you have to work. Make a date for tomor-
row.
Leo (July 23-Aug.22). Today is a 7.
Extra tenderness is required now, even with a fun-loving friend. People's feelings will get hurt more easily than usual. Don't kid around a lot, and save the constructive criticism for later.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 5.
If the others could agree on anything, you'd be outvoted. If they all keep taking off in different directions, your agenda could prevail. It's unlikely anything will get accomplished, though. Be patient.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22). Today is a 7.
Scornie (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Todav is a 7.
You're hampered in some respects, but you can still get the message out. Do so, especially if work you've promised will be late. Don't spend all day talking. That may be part of your problem.
You diketo buy your loved ones everything they want, but that's not a good idea. Get something nice for your home instead, something the whole family will enjoy.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 7.
As you're shifting things around and reviewing priorities, don't rush. You'll get extra points for listening to a quiet person), and you'll make better choices.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 6. Recent discoveries cause you to rethink old beliefs. The truth can stand the scrutiny. Trade an impossible fantasy for something real you can have now.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is a 7.
Confer with your peers, without pretensions.
Tell the truth, even about the mistakes you've made. This will help them help you figure out what to do next. All this costs is a little pride.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March20). Today is a 6.
You're not creating all this confusion, so don't
assume it's all your fault. Somebody could mistake
your cheerful attitude for lack of interest,
but you don't have to get upset just because
they are.
Kentucky athletic director resigns following review
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky athletic director Larry Ivy resigned yesterday amid a scathing review of the department.
The Associated Press
Ivy, a longtime employee who had been athletic director since mid-2000, said he had decided to retire and his resignation took effect immediately.
The move comes with the school on NCAA probation for violations by the football program.
Terry Mobley, the school's director of development and a former basketball player under coach Adolph Rupp, was appointed interim athletic director by university president Lee Todd.
Todd commissioned a five-member panel to review the department following the NCAA investigation into the football team and the disclosure of questionable management practices.
"Today is a tough day for me," Mobley said. "Larry Ivy is a friend and has given a lot of years of service."
Todd said the school would begin an immediate search for an athletic director and that he would have the final say on who is hired. Mobley is not a candidate for the permanent position.
"I learned a long time ago not to answer if' questions and I'm not going to start today."
Todd said he informed Ivy of the review committee's findings during a meeting Monday and that Ivy offered his resignation yesterday morning.
Lee Todd
University of Kentucky president
While the XL fasted all of one money-losing season, the AFL appears to be on much more solid financial ground, with nine NFL owners among the Arena franchise owners. The NFL has a marketing and officiating agreement with the league
Todd would not say whether Ivy would have been fired had he not resigned and would not disclose any specific reasons why the committee recommended that Ivy be replaced.
"I learned a long time ago not to answer 'if questions and I'm not going to start today.' Todd said. "We ended up in the negotiations where we wanted to end up. That's all I'm going to say about that."
"I want to make something extremely clear. It is not my intention to do anything to harm the competitiveness of this athletics program. It is firmly my intention to do everything within my power to make sure we do not appear before the NCAA infractions committee one more time," he said.
NBC to televise Arena Football
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — Next on the pro football front for NBC: Arena Football.
Trying to put the XFL flop behind them, NBC executives worked out a revenue-sharing deal with the Arena league on yesterday to begin televising games in 2003.
The AFL, which begins its 16th season next month, will field 16 teams this season with plans to add six more next year. Also, with NBC out of the NFL and NBA business, the indoor league has agreed to move its usual spring-summer schedule to a winter-spring format in 2003.
Rights fees are not involved, and NBC receives a stake in the league valued at $20 million, according to industry sources close to the negotiations who spoke on condition of anonymity.
and also has an option to buy 49.9 percent of the AFL.
The option expires at the end of the month but is on the agenda for the NFL's winter meetings March 16-21 in Orlando, Fla.NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol, who partnered with the World Wrestling Federation to start the XFL last winter, said he's more comfortable with his new deal.
"We are marrying up with an established league, a legitimate league and its 16 years of quality performance at the grass-roots level," Ebersol said. "Against the backdrop of the enormous falloff in all major sports viewership in the last 10 years, where the 18-to-34 males demographic has fallen off in large numbers, here all the numbers are positive."
NBC, which lost the NBA to ABC starting next year and lost the NFL in 1998, will televise four regional games in late-afternoon Sunday slots and carry the plavoffs and the Arena Bowl.
"NBC is the ultimate fan-builder, and I believe have some passionate people who believe what we believe," AFL commissioner David Baker said.
Saints talk trade to Dolphins, Browns
The Associated Press
Rick Spielman, the Miami personnel director, said on Monday the Dolphins had made an offer. Yesterday, a Browns management source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Cleveland had renewed its offer for the former Heisman Trophy-winning running back.
NEWORLEANS — The Saints are talking seriously to both the Cleveland Browns and the Miami Dolphins about trading Ricky Williams.
Williams has rushed for 3,129 yards in his first three NFL seasons, although he has been bothered by injuries. In his rookie season, he had 884 yards while playing on a sprained ankle. He broke an ankle after gaining exactly 1,000 yards in 10 games in 2000. Last season, he ran for 1,245 yards.
But the Saints think they can get considerable production from McAllister for less investment. And they also would like to get back some of the draft choices that Ditka surrendered for Williams.
The Saints, who used their No.1 draft pick last season on running back Deuce McAllister, have been trying to trade Williams for months.
"One way or another, we want to have something done this week if it's going to get done," Saints coach fim Haslet said yesterday.
The Dolphins, who ranked 23rd in rushing last season, had offered first-and third-round picks for Williams but want a second-rounder back to give them at least one choice in the first three rounds. New Orleans balked at that.
Former New Orleans coach Mike Ditka gave up all of the Saints' draft picks in 1999 to get Williams, who has irked the team by skipping off-season workouts and who was stopped last week by police for speeding at 126 mph.
In Cleveland, the source said the Brown would offer their first-round draft pick (No. 16 or 17 overall) for Williams. Miami's pick is considerably lower —26th overall.
Browns spokesman Todd Stewart said the team would not comment on trade talks.
Got a Game This Weekend?
The University Daily Kansan wants to print scores and highlights from club and intramural sports. If you would like information from your game to be published in each Monday paper of the semester, please call Mike Bauer between noon and 4 p.m. Sundays at 864-4815 or e-mail sports@kansan.com anytime with the sport, score, place, date, team highlights, team record, date and place of your next game and contact information.
All information must be submitted by 4 p.m. Sunday. Any information submitted after that deadline will appear the following Monday.
Also, for better coverage we would like a copy of your sport's season schedule. With a schedule of when and where your team is playing, we may be able to send a photographer and/or reporter to your event.
For additional information contact Sarah Warren or Levi Chronister at 864-4858.
BASKETBALL Gooden, Hinrich named to NABC All-America team
Two Kansas players were named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches All-America team yesterday.
Junior forward Drew Gooden was named to the NABC's first team, while junior guard Kirk Hinrich was named to the third team. Kansas coach Roy Williams was named the NABC District 12 Coach of the Year.
Gooden's teammates on the first team are Duke's Jason Williams and Mike Dunleay, Maryland's Juan Dixon and Cincinnati's Steve Logan. Meanwhile, Hinrich is joined on the third team by Arizona's Jason Gardner, Duke's Carlos Boozer, Southern California's Sam Clancy and Xavier's David West.
GOLF Golf team finishes 16 of 18 in Texas invitational
The Kansas women's golf team tied for 16th place out of 18 teams at the Verizon Mo Mortal Invitational yesterday in College Station, Texas.
The team finished 54 strokes behind the first-place team Ohio State, which had a total of 616. Kansas finished a two-round total of 670. Ohio State is ranked No. 8 in the nation.
Yesterday's final round was postponed until 11:30 a.m. because of bad weather. Coach Nicole Hollingsworth said the weather had affected the players in the first day of competition on Monday.
"This was one of the worst weather conditions I have seen in awhile," Hollingsworth said. "The course was difficult and the tough weather conditions increased every team's score. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a better day for our team."
Kansan Staff Report